This work bundles together three related works previously published for different purposes. Part One - “The Meaning of the Resurrection,” examines the evidence of the Resurrection... More > and then treats its implications for the life of the believer. Part Two - “Encountering the Risen Christ,” reflects on meeting the risen Christ in his four modes of present to us: personal/historical, communal, sacramental and cosmic. Part Three - “The Gift of the Spirit,” notes the decisive role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of early Christian believers, and in our own as well. The theme running through these three parts is that Jesus of Nazareth is risen, and that we can come to know him and give evidence of his life and love in our own as well.< Less

This work bundles together three related works previously published for different purposes. Part One - “The Meaning of the Resurrection,” examines the evidence of the Resurrection... More > and then treats its implications for the life of the believer. Part Two - “Encountering the Risen Christ,” reflects on meeting the risen Christ in his four modes of present to us: personal/historical, communal, sacramental and cosmic. Part Three - “The Gift of the Spirit,” notes the decisive role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of early Christian believers, and in our own as well. The theme running through these three parts is that Jesus of Nazareth is risen, and that we can come to know him and give evidence of his life and love in our own as well.< Less

"Lessons in Loving" offers a much-needed education in healthy, positive relationship skills. Author Philip St. Romain identifies and helps you master the skills necessary for growth in... More > self-love and love of others -- including love of God. The book is written in two parts: intrapersonal skills (relating with self) and interpersonal skills (relating with others). The first helps you understand the relationship between your behavior, perception, beliefs, feelings, and decisions so you can come to self-knowledge and eventually to responsible change. In the second part, you will discover how to develop the ability to read the feelings, intentions and desires of others -- even when hidden -- and to act lovingly upon that knowledge.< Less

"Lessons in Loving" offers a much-needed education in healthy, positive relationship skills. Author Philip St. Romain identifies and helps you master the skills necessary for growth in... More > self-love and love of others -- including love of God. The book is written in two parts: intrapersonal skills (relating with self) and interpersonal skills (relating with others). The first helps you understand the relationship between your behavior, perception, beliefs, feelings, and decisions so you can come to self-knowledge and eventually to responsible change. In the second part, you will discover how to develop the ability to read the feelings, intentions and desires of others -- even when hidden -- and to act lovingly upon that knowledge.< Less

"Lessons in Loving" offers a much-needed education in healthy, positive relationship skills. Author Philip St. Romain identifies and helps you master the skills necessary for growth in... More > self-love and love of others -- including love of God. The book is written in two parts: intrapersonal skills (relating with self) and interpersonal skills (relating with others). The first helps you understand the relationship between your behavior, perception, beliefs, feelings, and decisions so you can come to self-knowledge and eventually to responsible change. In the second part, you will discover how to develop the ability to read the feelings, intentions and desires of others -- even when hidden -- and to act lovingly upon that knowledge.< Less

Why does God allow human beings to experience suffering and evil?
In this eBook, we will explore that age-old question, seeking light from Scripture and Church teaching on how it is that a good and... More > powerful God can allow creatures to suffer from abuses inflicted by nature, accidents, social injustice, sickness and death. We will also reflect on what Christ teaches us about how to bear the sufferings we cannot change.< Less

What do we mean by the terms God, Self and Ego? The answer depends on one's view of human nature and its relationship to the divine. Using the philosophy and theology of St. Thomas Aquinas to qualify... More > his terms, author Philip St. Romain describes different possible relationships between God, Self and Ego, and the disciplines to support these.< Less

"Handbook for Spiritual Directees" is a collection of spiritual exercises that can be used by directees to stimulate reflection and discussion in spiritual direction. Spiritual directors... More > will also find it a helpful resource in their ministry of supporting and guiding directees. Of course, anyone interested in spiritual growth can also make good use of this material as well.< Less

Why does God allow human beings to experience suffering and evil?
In this booklet, we will explore that age-old question, seeking light from Scripture and Church teaching on how it is that a good and... More > powerful God can allow creatures to suffer from abuses inflicted by nature, accidents, social injustice, sickness and death. We will also reflect on what Christ teaches us about how to bear the sufferings we cannot change.< Less

God, and the Problem of Suffering, by Philip St. Romain, reflects on this age-old question, seeking light from Scripture and Church teaching on how it is that a good and powerful God can allow... More > creatures to suffer from abuses inflicted by nature, accidents, social injustice, sickness and death. Also emphasized is the example of Christ, and what He reveals to us about finding meaning during times of suffering and hardship.< Less

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